CITY OF ARLINGTON , TEXAS
shares knowledge of conservation issues and techniques to improve the practice of conservation and promote its public benefits .
Recent TPL North Texas Projects
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The Shadows , Wylie – 253 acres in 2005
Bowman Springs Nature Preserve , Arlington – 60 acres 2005
Arlington – 58 acres in 2005 Molsen Farm , Allen-52 acres in 2006
Pacific Plaza , Downtown Dallas – 1.5 acres in 2008
Wilson Creek Trail , McKinney – 55 acres in 2008
Chalk Hill Trail , Dallas – 33 acres in 2009 Dickerson Park , Dallas – 3.5 acres in 2009
Wilson Creek Trail , McKinney – 1.5 acres in 2009
Doubletree Ranch , Highland Village – 37 acres in 2009
For more information about the TPL , visit : www . tpl . org
Bikes Belong Coalition
Bikes Belong Coalition ( BBC ) is sponsored by members of the American Bicycle Industry , and has a mission of putting more people on bikes more often . They will accept applications for grants of up to $ 10,000 each , and will consider successor grants for continuing projects , subject to policy guidelines . BBC will consider grants from local organizations , agencies , and communities in developing bicycle facilities projects . Contact BBC before submitting a completed application . Direct inquiries to Grants Program Administrator at 303-449-4893 , or visit the website below . www . bikesbelong . org
Bike DFW
Bike DFW is a group of cyclists and community members working to make cycling safer and easier in the Dallas and Fort Worth area . Their mission is to work with local cyclists , bike clubs , neighborhood advocacy groups , businesses , and city and county governments to increase utilitarian and recreational use of bicycles in North Texas . An important goal is to provide education to cyclists and motorists to encourage increased use of bicycles for transportation and making cycling safer . Bike DFW uses its own curricula and those developed by the League of American Bicyclists to provide bike-related education to individuals , cities , and cycling groups . Bike DFW members also participate in local and regional advisory committees , task forces , and planning groups to encourage and facilitate incorporation of bicycle-friendly policies and infrastructure into city and county transportation plans . Visit the website below for more information . www . bikedfw . org /
Carol M . White Physical Education Program
The purpose of the Carol M . White Physical Education Program is to provide funds to local educational agencies and community-based organizations ( including faith-based organizations ). The program initiates , expands , and improves physical education programs for students in one or more grades from kindergarten through 12 in order to make progress toward meeting state standards for physical education by providing funds for equipment , support , and the training and education of teachers and staff . In order to receive funding , each applicant must design and implement a program that clearly aligns to state standards for physical education and provides for one or more of the following elements :
• Fitness education and assessment to help students understand , improve , and maintain physical well-being .
• Instruction in motor skills and physical activities designed to enhance physical , mental , social , and emotional development .
• Development of , and instruction in , cognitive concepts about motor skills and physical fitness that support healthy lifestyles .
• Opportunities to develop positive social and cooperative skills through physical activity participation .
• Instruction in healthy eating habits and good nutrition .
• Opportunities for professional development for physical education teachers to stay abreast of current research , issues ,
D-12 | Appendix D : Funding Resources